5 Memorable Abilities that No Longer Exist in League of Legends

TLDRTake a trip down memory lane as we explore some of the most iconic and broken abilities in League of Legends that have been removed. From Fiora's Blade Waltz to Aatrox's Blood Well, these abilities were both loved and hated by players.

Key insights

🔥Fiora's old ultimate, Blade Waltz, was a dash ability with an insanely high AD ratio that dealt massive damage.

⚡️Aatrox's Blood Well allowed him to revive and restore health if he died, making him almost impossible to kill.

💫Aurelion Sol's Center of the Universe, while a creative ability, had limited range and couldn't effectively hit mobile champions.

🙌Quinn's Tag Team ultimate allowed her bird, Valor, to transform into a melee attacker, but it didn't significantly impact her gameplay.

🦅Gangplank's Raise Morale gave him bonus AD and movement speed, but the unique activation cost of sacrificing an ally minion made it problematic.

Q&A

Why were these abilities removed from the game?

These abilities were removed either for being too powerful and lacking counterplay, or for not adding enough gameplay value to the respective champions.

Which of these abilities was the most broken?

Fiora's Blade Waltz, with its high damage and untargetable dash, was considered one of the most broken abilities in the game.

Did any of these abilities have a positive impact on the game?

Some of these abilities, like Aatrox's Blood Well, added uniqueness and excitement to gameplay, but their overpowering nature made them problematic.

Will any of these abilities ever make a comeback?

It's unlikely that these exact abilities will return, but Riot Games often reimagines and reworks champion abilities to create new and improved gameplay experiences.

Are there any other iconic abilities that have been removed from the game?

Yes, there are many other iconic abilities that have been removed, and exploring them could be the subject of future videos.

Timestamped Summary

02:59Fiora's Blade Waltz was a dash ability with an insanely high AD ratio that dealt massive damage.

03:11Aatrox's Blood Well allowed him to revive and restore health if he died, making him almost impossible to kill.

04:37Center of the Universe, Aurelion Sol's ability, had limited range and couldn't effectively hit mobile champions.

06:35Quinn's Tag Team ultimate allowed her bird, Valor, to transform into a melee attacker, but it didn't significantly impact her gameplay.

08:40Gangplank's Raise Morale gave him bonus AD and movement speed, but the unique activation cost of sacrificing an ally minion made it problematic.